Intonation
Pronunciation : In`to*na"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [See 1st Intonate.]
Definition : Defn: A thundering; thunder. [Obs.] Bailey.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : In`to*na"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. intonation. See Intone.] (Mus.) (a) The act of sounding the tones of the musical scale. (b) Singing or playing in good tune or otherwise; as, her intonation was false. (c) Reciting in a musical prolonged tone; intonating, or singing of the opening
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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